Support Liam Fox MP’s #NC34 amendment that addresses outdated & discriminatory practices associated with Down syndrome. It would mean pregnant women will no longer be offered abortions after 24 weeks purely on the basis that the baby has Down syndrome
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Time to reconsider outdated laws and stop discrimination Penny Mordaunt Liam Fox MP  National Down Syndrome Policy Group and Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚    
#TimeToMoveOn #EqualityAt24 #NC34

🎉🧦 Sock Alert! 🎉 We said #RockYourSocks for World Down Syndrome Day, & boy did you deliver! Featured in @PortsmouthNews today, are these the UK’s longest pair of knitted socks, crafted by Megan’s Aunt Elizabeth?! We think they are SOCKTASTIC! #RockYourSocks #WDSD2024 🧦🎉David Crook

🎉 Unforgettable finale to our incredible DS Week celebrations at our rock gig Spinnaker Tower #Pompey with band Uncovered. 🎸Huge thanks to Chris & Ross, & everyone who made our awareness week celebrations such a huge success! 🎉💖✨ Nicole Nightingale Stacey Brooks Alice Osborne 💚

Great day UK Prime Minister celebrating #WDSD2024 with members from National Down Syndrome Policy Group and Liam Fox MP Maria Caulfield MP Lots of aspirations and a huge amount of energy in the room! People with DownSyndrome at the heart of government and policy! Rachael Ross MBE Alice Osborne 💚 Ken Ross OBE

Miss Absolute Sass Pants! Robin is constantly smashing preconceived expectations! #EndTheStereotypes #WDSD24 #NoLimits #AssumeThatICan #PortsmouthDSA #GirlyGirl #ThisGirlIsOnFire #ThisGirlCan

Such a busy session University of Winchester that I didn't take any photos! Fab meeting University of Winchestercourses Social Work Apprentices to talk about Care Act, experiences & Down Syndrome for Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚. So many interesting discussions, can't wait to return! #Educate #SocialWork #Connection #Relationships

PDSA members Jake, Aaron & Max joined with their National Down Syndrome Policy Group friends Department of Health and Social Care to share experiences & help shape the #DownSyndromeAct Guidance. Inclusion at heart of decision-making. Liam Fox MP Maria Caulfield MP @victoriaatkins #WithUsNotForUs Rachael Ross MBE Ken Ross OBE

Excited to host psychology students like Kodi @PortsmouthUni in work placements, learning vital skills & shaping the future of education & healthcare. A win-win for their future & our community's wellbeing. Together we're nurturing tomorrow's empathetic leaders. UoP Dept of Psychology

🎉 WOOHOO! BIG WIN ALERT! 🎉
We've just bagged the Tesco blue token prize! 🎉 That's a cool £1,500 heading our way for our specialist Education Advisory Service! Massive thanks to our incredible supporters & #TescoStrongerStarts 🌟🚀 #WinnerWinner #CommunityHeroes #ThankYou

🍰✨ Yesterday, our team came together for a dress-down day & Tea & Cakes to help raise funds for our incredible #charity partners. With laughter, conversations, & plenty of delicious treats, it was a fantastic turnout & all for a great cause!

Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚 Sophie's Legacy

Our little explorers embarked on an exciting sensory adventure themed around the lively world of zoos today! Big thank you to all our staff & volunteers who create these wonderful learning experiences for our families. #TeamPortsmouthDSA Alice Osborne 💚 🐍

Count us in! Great news that Down syndrome will be included in the School Census from Jan ’25. Find out more here: shorturl.at/deq34 #SchoolCensus2025 #CountMeIn #DownSyndromeAct
@portsmouthdsa @liamfox Gillian Keegan MP Maria Caulfield MP Department for Education

This sends a positive message to our community who have actively supported the #DownSyndromeAct .
Fantastic news & long overdue! Well done to everyone who worked hard to make this happen Rachael Ross MBE Gillian Keegan MP @liamfox Ken Ross OBE @appgds National Down Syndrome Policy Group Prof Sue Buckley

Huge thank you Jenny & Katherine, Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚 #Volunteer s who helped organise our resources yesterday ready for our #LearnAndPlay sessions. We can't wait to welcome families to our sessions. #EarlyYears #Support #DownSyndrome #Volunteer #GiveYourTime #PortsmouthDSA #resources

Nice to be back Solent University, Southampton meeting #SocialWork Students to deliver Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚 Down Syndrome Today training, exploring language, experiences and information about Down syndrome. Thank you Marietjie for inviting us back!

#PortsmouthDSA #DownSyndromeToday #SocialWork

Spent a fab eve with NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex delivering Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚 'Down Syndrome Today' training. Great to be part of National Down Syndrome Policy Group work with Integrated Care Boards and sharing knowledge about Down Syndrome. #DownSyndromeToday #ICB #PortsmouthDSA #DownSyndromeAct #PersonFirst #Inclusion

Thank you to Alice and the team Waitrose & Partners #Southsea for their fab donation of £750 towards our specialist services. A great way to start to 2024 & we really value your continued support. #PortsmouthDSA #CommunityMatters Karen Taylor Michelle Andy Butterworth BxFys MBE ⚓️🦦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🗣 iamdumps

Looking forward to seeing Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚 families for the first Learn and Play session of 2024! A focus on textures, reflections and self! But most importantly #connection and catching up with our babies, toddlers and families! #PortsmouthDSA #MessyPlay #SensoryPlay #Reflections

On 21st of every month we celebrate the achievements of our young people, recognising the extra time & effort it may have taken to get there. Join us in saying a big well done to Robin for her school Xmas production, Theo for mastering his glasses, & Ted for his fab artwork!